Rhodes was cooperative with the state troopers who arrested him, police said. He was held overnight and released on his own recognizance after an initial hearing Tuesday afternoon.

Rhodes, who wore a black sweat suit with red trim, said nothing during the hearing and did not speak to reporters afterward.

He is scheduled to return to court today.

“We are very troubled by Dominic Rhodes arrest for DUI,” Colts President Bill Polian said in a statement. “We will have no further comment until the case has been dealt with by the justice system.”

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Jonathan Babineaux denied responsibility for the death of his girlfriend’s dog, which led to felony animal abuse charges against the player.

Gwinnett County Police said officers were dispatched Sunday evening to the Animal Emergency Center, where the staff told them 24-year-old Blair Anderson had arrived with a pit bull mix that was dead upon arrival.

Police said Anderson told them she and Babineaux, 25, had argued at their home. She said she went to the movies, and upon returning found Kilo, her year-and-a-half old dog, in “severe physical distress.”

Babineaux met with officers at the hospital, where he said he was not responsible for the dog’s death. Police said his account of what happened was inconsistent with the information about the dog’s injuries provided by the animal hospital. He was arrested.

Police said they still are awaiting test results, but added preliminary information indicates Kilo died from a massive blow to the head.

ST. PETER, Minn. – Former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Koren Robinson must serve 90 days in jail for fleeing police last August, a prosecutor said.

Robinson was sentenced in Nicollet County Court for leading officers on a high-speed chase this past summer from St. Peter to Mankato during Vikings training camp.

Assistant County Attorney Paul Tanis said Robinson will be on probation for three years. He also must complete 80 hours of community service and pay a $1,500 fine.

LAKE FOREST, Ill. – The Chicago Bears promoted Bob Babich from linebackers coach to defensive coordinator one day after the team announced it would not retain Ron Rivera.

Babich, in his fourth year with the Bears, also coached with Lovie Smith in St. Louis and at the University of Tulsa. He was the Rams’ linebackers coach when Smith was defensive coordinator. At Tulsa, he coached the tight ends while Smith worked with linebackers.

BEREA, Ohio – LeCharles Bentley likely will undergo more surgery on a serious knee injury that cost him last season, is jeopardizing another and could end his NFL career.

Cleveland Browns general manager Phil Savage said Bentley is considering another operation to repair the left patellar tendon he tore on the first full-contact play of training camp last summer.

SAN DIEGO – Outside linebacker Shaun Phillips signed a six-year contract with the San Diego Chargers.

The deal keeps Phillips from becoming a restricted free agent. Phillips became a starter after Steve Foley was shot by an off-duty police officer eight days before the season opener.

Phillips had a career-high 11<MD+,%30,%55,%70>1/<MD-,%0,%55,%70>2 sacks, which contributed to the Chargers’ NFL-high of 61. He was second among NFL linebackers and behind only teammate Shawne Merriman, who led the NFL with 17.

IRVING, Texas – Center Andre Gurode has signed a six-year contract that will prevent him from becoming an unrestricted free agent.

ALLEN PARK, Mich. – The Detroit Lions signed guard Blaine Saipaia to a two-year deal and brought back a player who will add much-needed depth on their offensive line.